Sat, Nov 14
|Leopold's Preserve
Restoring the Wild: Under the Canopy & Across the Field - The Autumn Pivot
Join Park Manager Nick Davis for an inspiring guided walk through Leopold’s Preserve.
Time & Location
Nov 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Leopold's Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Rd, Broad Run, VA 20137, USA
About the Event
Think the woods are sleeping this autumn? Think again.
Join our Land Stewardship Team for an engaging autumn walk to explore the behind-the-scenes work of habitat restoration. Discover why autumn is the ideal season to plant native understory shrubs and get hands-on in the meadow to learn how to collect native seeds. Finally, we will see how we map prescribed burn plans to clear dead thatch and recycle nutrients. Through stories, close observation, and conversation, discover how these priorities connect to landscape restoration. Bring your curiosity and leave with a fresh way to see our autumn landscape.
This program will take place entirely outdoors and will involve walking about 1.5 miles on natural-surface trails. Please dress for the weather and wear suitable walking shoes. This event is geared toward adult learners (18+).